Distance From HMAS Stirling Military Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport

The distance from HMAS Stirling Military Airport () to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) is 5321 miles or 8563 kilometers or 4621 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Garden Island ( Australia ) to Gaborone ( Botswana )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Garden Island and Gaborone takes around 12 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from HMAS Stirling Military Airport, Garden Island, Australia to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Gaborone, Botswana is 12 hours 13 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - GBE

Kilometers		8563 km
Statute Miles		5321 miles
Nautical Miles		4621 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 13 minutes

HMAS Stirling Military Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport Flight Route Map - to GBE Flight Path

Location of HMAS Stirling Military Airport & Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Garden Island to Gaborone nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Garden Island, Australia and Gaborone, Botswana. .

Nonstop flight route between Garden Island, Australia and Gaborone, Botswana.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - GBE

Time difference between Garden Island (Australia) and Gaborone (Botswana) is 6 Hours.
Gaborone time is 6 Hours behind Garden Island.

Location	Local Time
Garden Island (Australia)	2026-06-17, 22:29:40 AWST
Gaborone (Botswana)	2026-06-17, 16:29:40 CAT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

HMAS Stirling Military Airport ( / YGAD) Garden Island, Australia

Destination

Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE / FBSK) Gaborone, Botswana